Crime in devizes south, wiltshire
Comprehensive safety analysis for devizes south, localized within wiltshire.
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Incident Distribution
| Location Reference | Primary Incidents | Total |
|---|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area Map | Violence and sexual offences: 7Drugs: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 10 |
| On or near Sheep Street Map | Violence and sexual offences: 6Drugs: 1 | 7 |
| On or near Rendells Court Map | Shoplifting: 2Public order: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 4 |
| On or near The Moorlands Map | Shoplifting: 2Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 3 |
| On or near Downlands Road Map | Violence and sexual offences: 2 | 2 |
| On or near John Rennie Close Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Cornwell Crescent Map | Criminal damage and arson: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Charles Morrison Close Map | Violence and sexual offences: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Long Street Map | Possession of weapons: 1 | 1 |
| On or near Bridewell Street Map | Anti-social behaviour: 1 | 1 |
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Local Priorities
Anti-social behaviour and Public Space Protection Order enforcement in the Market Place and Town Centre
Issued: 27 Mar 2026
Status Update
Officers are carrying out increased patrols and engaging with businesses and residents to tackle reports of nuisance behaviour. Enforcement under the PSPO continues to ensure the town centre remains a welcoming place for all.
Actioned: 27 Mar 2026
Prevention and detection of burglaries from a home setting
Issued: 27 Mar 2026
Status Update
We’re visiting burglary victims, offering home security advice, and working closely with intelligence teams to identify those responsible for rural and residential break-ins.
Actioned: 27 Mar 2026
Prevention and detection of shoplifting offences
Issued: 27 Mar 2026
Status Update
Our officers are conducting targeted patrols in known hotspot areas and working with local retailers to identify repeat offenders and gather CCTV evidence.
Actioned: 27 Mar 2026
Disruption and detection of drug dealing offences and associated addresses
Issued: 27 Mar 2026
Status Update
Information from the public continues to play a key role in disrupting local drug activity. We are executing warrants, seizing illegal substances, and signposting vulnerable residents to support services.
Actioned: 27 Mar 2026
Engagement Events
Devizes Area Board
meetingArea Boards are a way of working to bring local decision making into the heart of the community. There are 18 Area Boards across Wiltshire, with each one holding delegated powers and devolved budgets to facilitate community action at a local level. Residents and local organisations are encouraged to engage with their local Area Board by contacting their local Councillor or Community Engagement Manager or by attending one of the local business meetings, community events, working groups or activities.
6:30 PM — 8:30 PM
Needham House, Victoria Rd, Devizes
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